I usually don’t like these “mind dump” posts, but I understand that sometimes you’re just too busy to write a whole post on each thought.  And since I’m in the middle of a week long workshop (Old Testament Exegesis of Jeremiah, Monday through Friday, 9-11:30, 1-4), I’m not in a position to post much.  You [...]

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Almost four years ago, in February 2004, I drove to Fort Worth to visit SWBTS.  I discussed my desire call to follow Jesus (ministry) with my pastor, and my desire to attend seminary in New Orleans.  As an alum of SWBTS, he strongly urged me to visit Fort Worth; it didn’t hurt that his good [...]

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Some more random thoughts of the week:

If you’re a pastor or on staff at a church, stand up for your people. I’m not talking about supporting the folks you know are wrong. I’m saying if someone attacks one of your volunteers, have the spine to stand up for the volunteer.
If you’re a pastor [...]

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